About Me: Derek Woodworth, CPA
Professional Background
After graduating from the University of Puget Sound (Go Loggers!), I passed my CPA exam and began my accounting career at Moss Adams in 2014. As part of the fixed asset consulting group, most of my time was spent analyzing and managing cost segregation studies. Studies performed include acquisitions, new constructions, and significant remodels of various types of property including multi-family residential, light industrial, heavy manufacturing, office, hospital, auto dealership, sports stadium (!), golf course (!!), and more. Also proficient in analyzing Tangible Property Regulations, and completing Form 3115 necessary for prior year studies.
Professional Background (Continued)
I decided to change careers in 2021, right after my daughter Lily was born. I became CFO for the family real estate business, Woodworth Capital, as well as Treasurer for the Woodworth Family Foundation, where I still currently serve. However, it didn't take long for me to realize that I missed my passion for helping real estate investors accelerate depreciation deductions, so I started my own company! I recently passed an exam to become a member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals, where I stay active in my continuing education so I can stay on top of the latest and greatest in the Cost Segregation industry (one of two members in the entire state of Washington). I am also still an active CPA in Washington State (#34065).
The Fun Stuff!
I married my amazing wife Kelly in 2019, and wasted no time in growing the family...we picked up our fox red lab Finn just one week after our wedding! I love being active, soccer and golf are two of my favorite passions. Weekend mornings you will find me yelling at my TV during an Arsenal match (COYG!). Weekday nights you will find me watching Jeopardy (and probably getting most of the questions wrong). I try to stay as active in the Tacoma community as possible, where I serve on various Finance committees including Bellarmine Preparatory, Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound, and Greentrike.